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Opuntia robusta

Silver Dollar Prickly Pear

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Silver Dollar Prickly Pear is a large species, growing to about 20' tall by 12' wide. Individual pads can reach 1' long by 8" across, and are generally heavily thorned. Yellow flowers are produced in the spring. These plants do best in full sun, and can

 

Plant Type

Succulent, Cactus

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer, Constant

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.